Csus4
Triads · C root
Csus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
0 st5 st7 st
Notes in Csus4
CRoot
F3rd
G5th
C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.
Identify the Chord Quality on C
Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard Csus4, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus4 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C
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About the Csus4 Chord
The Csus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on C. It contains the notes C, F, G — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the Csus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.